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Early November is an ideal time to make a plum pudding, as its flavor matures and improves with age. Plum puddings are traditionally set alight before being served — heat a saucepan, add two tablespoons of brandy, immediately light the brandy with a match, pour it over the pudding and serve. This quantity makes three 3-pound puddings, which must be steamed for a total of eight hours.